Re: [foxboro] A-B Contrologix PLC's

Hi List-

Here is a 9/01 response from John Metsker of General Mills, Inc. which
states his first hand experience;


"We have been using the AW51 Integrator as a dedicated "Gateway 51's" since
the product was introduced.  The advantages are that it supports Ethernet
communications to AB PLCs and it utilizes Rockwell's API software
(Interchange) so it is not an entirely Foxboro developed integration
solution.  To improve robustness, we try to operate them as dedicated
control stations by limiting other AW functionality performed by the
station. For platform consistency and remote support, we have emphasized the
AW51 Integrator and not the AW70 Int.

Connectivity to Control Logix was achieved by simply loading the latest
version of Interchange (V6.2, not be confused with I/A version) and
configuring the necessary communications daemon.  It is very helpful to have
one Foxboro AB integration device that allows communications to CL, PLC5E,
SLC505, or any legacy DH+ based PLC via a Pyramid Integrator or CL gateway.

Yes, applications using Interchange function calls must utilize "PLC 5
style" addressing when communicating to a CL processor, but this needs only
be done for the data elements that I/A is  accessing.  The full freedom of
native CL addressing can not really be enjoyed since there is no existing
I/A input/output block that supports mixed data types."

Since I am more of an NT guy, I personally favor AW70 AB Ethernet Integrator
and RS Linx, but the choice is yours and the price is alot less than the
millions mentioned earlier in this thread. Grtanted a CP60 variant providing
this capability would be the ulimate solution, but Santa failed to place
under the tree.

Happy Holidays,

Mark V. Urda

Synergy Systems Inc.
528 West 5th Avenue
Naperville, IL 60563

phone:   630-778-1960
fax:       630-778-7926
cell:      630-248-9382

web:     www.synsysinc.com

www.invensys.com    Global Automation Partner
www.foxboro.com      Intelligent Automation Solutions
www.triconex.com     Safety PLC and Turbine Controls
www.thermox.com     Combustion Efficiency Analyzers
www.eurotherm.com  Temperature and Process Controllers
www.ircon.com          Non-contact Temp Measurement
www.chessell.com     Data Recorders and Systems
www.opto22.com       Ethernet IO and Control





-----Original Message-----
From: foxboro-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:foxboro-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Burnham, Rob C.
Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2001 9:29 AM
To: 'Foxboro List'
Subject: [foxboro] A-B Contrologix PLC's



CAR # : 1000117
04/06/00 - (HR): The issue reported in this CAR is not a defect on the AB
Gateway. AB Contrologix PLCs are not supported. Currently The Foxboro Co.
does not have a plan to implement this request in future versions.

Is this still true?

Rob Burnham
Systems Engineer - Process
GLATFELTER
> http://www.glatfelter.com
Ph: 920-727-2426

Beyond Paper.....

  is everything we do above and beyond making great paper - that makes us
unique.




___________________________________________________________________
This list is neither sponsored nor endorsed by The Foxboro Company.
Use the information obtained here at your own risk. For disclaimer,
see http://www.thecassandraproject.org/disclaimer.html#maillist

list info:   http://www.freelists.org/list/foxboro
subscribe:   mailto:foxboro-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=join
unsubscribe: mailto:foxboro-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=leave


 
 
___________________________________________________________________
This list is neither sponsored nor endorsed by The Foxboro Company.
Use the information obtained here at your own risk. For disclaimer,
see http://www.thecassandraproject.org/disclaimer.html#maillist

list info:   http://www.freelists.org/list/foxboro
subscribe:   mailto:foxboro-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=join
unsubscribe: mailto:foxboro-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=leave

Other related posts: